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The classic chicken salad gets a welcome twist in this impressive weeknight wonder. Chicken salad goes casserole, with crunch.

Lovely lobster dish on a hot summer night. Just a very nice difference with the orange zest....

Three-ingredient cheeseburger mac made with canned hamburger soup, elbow macaroni, and grated cheddar. A no-fuss weeknight dinner the whole family will devour in minutes.

Easy miso soup with cubed tofu, swiss chard, fresh corn kernels, and scallions. Six ingredients, ready in 15 minutes, naturally vegan and gluten-free if you use a soy-free miso.

Grilled beef tenderloin gets seared hot then finished indirect, basted with a vinegar-and-ancho Western BBQ mop. Spicy Texas-style barbecue sauce with cumin and Tabasco for medium-rare results.

Missing egg sandwich is the classic vegan dupe for egg salad: mashed tofu mixed with green onion, mayo, dill relish, mustard, and cumin. Creamy, tangy, and piled on whole wheat with lettuce and tomato.

Chocolate chip cherry drop cookies with cream cheese in the dough, maraschino cherries, and a half-cherry crown on each cookie. Holiday-bright bite-sized treats.

Asafetida, mango powder, and black salt distinguish the chat masala from other masalas, giving the blend a sourness that makes it a welcome accompaniment to fresh fruit and other snacks. 'Chat' refers to various snacks and to the North Indian cafes that serve them. Fresh fruit often is sprinkled with lime juice and chat masala. Black salt (which is actually reddish gray), available at Indian food stores, has a distinctive flavor that's quite different from sea salt or table salt. The garam masala is the wild card in this recipe; either one of the (Tamil Nadu Curry Powder or Punjabi-Style Garam Masala) masalas may be used.

Banana and bacon sandwich layers crushed banana, crisp bacon bits, and minced apple between buttered bread with a lettuce leaf. A retro Southern lunch ready in 5 minutes flat.

Lemony chicken salad with a vintage twist: cubed chicken, crushed pineapple, and tarragon set in lemon gelatin and chilled until firm. A retro molded salad that's bright, light, and refreshingly cool.

Pan-fried cod marinated in fresh lime juice, then crisped in garlic-infused butter and finished with cilantro. A bright, low-fat fish dinner with Latin American flair.

A quick smoked turkey bagel sandwich layered with cheddar cheese and green pepper, wrapped in wax paper and warmed in the microwave. Lunch-ready in under 10 minutes.

Chinese five-spice chicken wings marinated in soy, sherry, and ginger, coated in water chestnut flour and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A crunchy, aromatic appetizer or party snack.

Pennsylvania red cabbage braised in vinegar and brown sugar with apples and caraway seeds. A sweet-tart Pennsylvania Dutch side dish that pairs perfectly with pork roast, sausage, and schnitzel.

A fast wok stir-fry with large shrimp, snow peas, and bok choy in a bright lemon-orange sauce thickened with cornstarch. Dinner in 20 minutes, start to finish. Light, fresh, and full of crunch.

Cheesy spicy oven fried chicken coats skinless pieces in a parmesan, cornmeal and red pepper crust, then bakes crisp without a drop of frying oil. Lighter than the skillet version.